The Sea Tyrant's Obsession (PJO x ROR) *18+* WTM/WTS Book 1

*I Am Offered A Quest

Zeus leaned back in his throne, arms crossed as he turned to Poseidon. "So, brother, what do you think of your counterpart's bold move, claiming Percy so publicly? It seems rather... extravagant."

He didn't expect his brother to respond, but he did.

Poseidon, who had been staring at the projection with tightly clenched fists, scowled. His icy-blue eyes darkened, like a storm brewing within them. "Extravagant? More like pathetic," he spat, his voice laced with contempt. "My counterpart let her grow up alone, unaware of her power, unprotected. And now, after years of neglect, he has the audacity to claim her in front of all those lesser beings? It's a spectacle, nothing more."

Hades raised an eyebrow, amused by Poseidon's reaction. "A spectacle, perhaps, but an effective one. The girl is now bound to him, in name and blood. You can't deny that his timing was... strategic."

Poseidon's lip curled in disdain. "Strategic or desperate? It reeks of cowardice, hiding behind a grand gesture instead of actually protecting her." His fingers drummed angrily on the armrest of his throne. "If I were in his position—" he abruptly stopped himself.

The rest of the gods were silent, watching the exchange between the brothers.

Although Adamas couldn't join them, he listened to their conversation intently.

"My little bro cannot still be in denial, man," the god of conquest mumbled, shaking his head.

Zeus and Hades glanced at each other before looking back at Poseidon.

"Hey bro! You admit the girl is your daughter now?" Zeus exclaimed.

Poseidon ignored him.

The god of the sky chuckled quietly to himself.

The screen played again and a title appeared:

I Am Offered A Quest

Zeus raised a brow. "A quest? It seems those gods want to put the girl to work."

Poseidon's scowl deepened. His gaze remained locked on the screen, fury bubbling beneath the surface. "A quest? So, my counterpart decides to send her on a fool's errand, while he still hides behind his realm?"

Hades leaned back in his seat. "A quest is a trial, a way to prove one's worth to the gods. Perhaps your counterpart isn't as much of a fool as you claim, Poseidon."

Hercules frowned, his eyes narrowing at the title. "A quest can mean danger. She's just a young girl. It doesn't seem right to throw her into the lion's den."

"Interesting," Shiva said with a smirk, tilting his head as he watched the screen. "A mortal being offered a quest by the gods. Seems like this Percy girl's about to be thrown into the deep end, huh?"

Loki grinned mischievously. "The deep end, or more like a hurricane. She's the daughter of Poseidon's counterpart after all."

Aphrodite sighed, flicking her hair. "Can't those gods just let the girl live in peace?"

Shiva shrugged, casually stretching his arms. "Quests are about pushing limits. If the girl's strong, she'll come out the other side even stronger. But if not... well..."

Zeus's eyes gleamed, enjoying the reactions. "Ah, Hercules, you of all people should know that trials are the forge of heroes. If this Percy is to live up to her potential, she must endure them."

The gods watched as the screen faded, leaving them to contemplate what would happen next in Percy's journey, each with their own thoughts on the impending quest.

The scene began.

The next morning, Chiron moved me to cabin three.

I didn't have to share with anybody. I had plenty of room for all my stuff: the Minotaur's horn, one set of spare clothes, and a toiletry bag. I got to sit at my own dinner table, pick all my own activities, call "lights out" whenever I felt like it, and not listen to anybody else.